18 books like Descendant

What to read after Descendant — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Transcendent Lesley Livingston · 2014 · ★ 4.0 · 343p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series, this action-packed, undeniably romantic saga that began with Starling and intensified in Descendant comes to an epic conclusion in Transcendent.On a terrace high above the streets of Manhattan, Mason Starling holds the fate of the world—and of her love, Fennrys—in her hands. For it has all come down to this. Mason Starling has… Shares: End of the world, Norse Mythology, Supernatural, Children's fiction

Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki Kevin Crossley-Holland · 1993 · 184p · ≈ 6h · Moderate A retelling of fourteen Norse myths about gods, monsters, giants, dwarfs, etc., their contests, quests, battles, etc., and the mysteries of creation, life, love, death and rebirth. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary. Shares: Norse Mythology, Children's fiction

9 From the Nine Worlds Rick Riordan · 2018 · ★ 4.4 · 176p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Beloved characters from the Magnus Chase series star in these short stories, each set in a different one of the Nine Worlds from Norse mythology. The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds. Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and… Shares: Norse Mythology, Children's fiction

For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla guide to the Norse worlds Rick Riordan · 2016 · ★ 3.9 · 160p · ≈ 5h · Moderate "A can't-live-without guide for guests of the Hotel Valhalla, this volume contains facts about the Norse gods as well as other characters and creatures you might encounter if you are fortunate enough to be chosen as one of Odin's brave warriors"-- Shares: Norse Mythology, Children's fiction

Starling Lesley Livingston · 2012 · ★ 4.6 · 341p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Mason Starling, a champion fencer at Gosforth Academy, finds her school overrun with terrifying creatures after a mysterious, ferocious storm falls on Manhattan and the mysterious stranger who saves her life becomes her only ally as they work together to discover his past and learn of Mason's family's dark allegiance to ancient Norse gods. Shares: Norse Mythology, Supernatural, Children's fiction

Down a Dark Hall Lois Duncan · 1974 · ★ 4.0 · 181p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Suspicious and uneasy about the atmosphere at her new boarding school, fourteen-year-old Kit slowly realizes why she and the other three students at the school were selected. Shares: Supernatural, Children's fiction

Freya and the Magic Jewel (Thunder Girls Book 1) Joan Holub · 2018 · ★ 4.0 · 264p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Unlike her twin brother Frey, twelve-year-old girlgoddess Freya is not excited about their invitation to Asgard Academy, especially after she loses her magical jewel, leaving her powerless and worried about making friends. Shares: Norse Mythology, Children's fiction

The red sun Alane Adams · 2014 · 298p · ≈ 9h · Moderate "Sam Baron is about to get the shock of his life. First his substitute English teacher claims to have turned his old teacher into a lizard; then a strange dwarf named Rego arrives and claims Sam is from a magical realm called Orkney. When his friends are taken prisoner, it's up to Sam to save them. Sam embarks on a journey to Orkney through a stonefire to find his friends, but when he arrives, he… Shares: Norse Mythology, Children's fiction

Wolf Trap Benjamin Hulme-Cross · 2015 · 64p · ≈ 2h · Moderate There is a werewolf on the island. Mr. Blood tries to trap it. But who is really the hunter, and who is being hunted? Shares: Supernatural, Children's fiction

Voyages Doris Buchanan Smith · 1989 · ★ 4.0 · 173p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Doris Buchanan Smith has written many outstanding novels for young readers, including ''A Taste of Blackberries,'' ''The First Hard Times'' and ''Return To Bitter Creek.'' Her readers, young and old, will respond to the complex and deeply moving journey she describes in ''Voyages.'' Shares: Norse Mythology, Children's fiction

The Last Vampire 5. Evil Thirst Christopher Pike · 1996 · ★ 3.0 · 179p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Quench your Thirst with the finale to the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Christopher Pike.Sita has lived for centuries. She has seen more than most people could ever imagine.She has loved and she has lost; she has killed many, and she has given life.Now, at last, Sita’s story culminates in an epic—and satisfying—conclusion to the enormously popular Thirst series. Shares: Supernatural, Children's fiction

Melusine Lynne Reid Banks · 1988 · ★ 4.0 · 248p · ≈ 8h · Moderate A teenaged boy becomes embroiled in the mysterious life of a farm girl while on vacation in the south of France. Shares: Supernatural, Children's fiction

Fade Robert Cormier · 1988 · ★ 3.8 · 293p · ≈ 9h · Moderate IT IS THE summer of 1938 when young Paul Moreaux discovers he can "fade." First bewildered, then thrilled with the power of invisibility, Paul experiments. But his "gift" soon shows him shocking secrets and drives him toward a chilling act."Imagine what might happen if Holden Caufield stepped into H. G. Wells' The Invisible Man, and you'll have an idea how good Fade is. . . . I was absolutely… Shares: Supernatural, Children's fiction

Clay David Almond · 2005 · ★ 3.6 · 284p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Fourteen-year-old Davie and his best friend, Geordie, are altar boys at their local Catholic Church. They're full of mischief, but that all changes when Stephen Rose comes to town. Father O'Mahoney thinks it would be a good idea for Davie and Geordie to befriend him--maybe some of their good nature will rub off on this unhappy soul. But it's Stephen who sees something special in Davie.Stephen's a… Shares: Supernatural, Children's fiction

Thor's Serpents Kelley Armstrong · 2015 · ★ 4.1 · 368p · ≈ 12h · Moderate "As Ragnarok--the apocalypse--approaches, the thirteen-year-old descendants of the gods realize they can't take every step of their journey together, as Matt must fight the Midgard Serpent alone, and Fen and Laurie are pulled in different directions"-- Shares: Norse Mythology, Supernatural, Children's fiction

Loki's Wolves M. A. Marr · 2013 · ★ 3.5 · 358p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Calling all fans of myths, action-adventure, and the Percy Jackson series - don't miss this first book in the Blackwell Pages trilogy from bestselling authors K.L. Armstrong and Melissa Marr. While thirteen-year-old Matt Thorsen has always known he's a modern-day descendent of Thor, he's been living a normal kid's life. In fact, most people in the small town of Blackwell, South Dakota, are direct… Shares: Norse Mythology, Supernatural, Children's fiction

The Darkangel Meredith Ann Pierce · 1982 · ★ 3.8 · 252p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Aeriel is kidnapped by the Darkangel, swept up into his dozens of black wings and carried to his distant keep. There she is to serve his brides - thirteen pitiful creatures who were once beautiful, before the Darkangel drained away their souls. Aeriel would free them, but now that she, too, is one of the Darkangel's captives, she can do no other than obey - even while she knows she must destroy… Shares: Supernatural, Children's fiction

Shadows Ilsa J. Bick · 2012 · ★ 3.8 · 528p · ≈ 17h · Moderate When Alex discovers that Rule is not a sanctuary, she must battle to survive against conniving adults, distrusting survivors, and the Changed, who would eat her alive. Shares: Supernatural, Children's fiction

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